Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 01m at 11:39 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:24 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Sep 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:404.61:005.46:371.27:381.06:347:26Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:434.01:495.27:191.78:491.16:357:25Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:023.62:465.08:072.310:161.26:357:24Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:453.43:554.99:132.611:401.06:367:22Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:193.55:074.910:482.86:377:21Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:233.76:105.012:410.812:082.76:377:19Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat8:043.97:025.11:280.61:032.56:387:18Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:354.27:475.32:070.51:472.26:397:17Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:024.48:275.42:400.42:251.96:407:15Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:284.69:035.43:100.33:001.76:407:14Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:524.79:375.33:370.43:341.56:417:12New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:164.910:105.24:030.54:081.36:427:11New Moon12Thu
13Fri10:395.010:444.94:280.84:421.26:427:10New Moon13Fri
14Sat11:035.011:204.64:531.05:191.16:437:08New Moon14Sat
15Sun11:305.15:191.35:591.06:447:07Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:014.212:015.15:451.76:461.06:457:05Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:513.912:385.16:132.07:411.06:457:04Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:573.51:265.06:492.48:501.06:467:03First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:283.32:295.07:422.710:140.96:477:01First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:123.43:475.09:142.911:320.66:477:00First Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:223.75:105.211:032.76:486:58First Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:114.26:215.412:320.312:202.36:496:57Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:524.67:245.71:220.01:211.86:496:55Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:305.08:205.82:07-0.12:151.26:506:54Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:075.49:125.72:48-0.13:050.76:516:53Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:425.710:015.53:280.13:530.36:526:51Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:185.910:505.24:060.44:410.16:526:50Full Moon27Fri
28Sat10:545.911:404.74:430.95:290.16:536:48Full Moon28Sat
29Sun11:315.85:201.36:190.26:546:47Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:354.212:105.55:571.87:130.46:556:46Waning Gibbous30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9411399)

Common Questions About Gaviota, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Gaviota, CA today?

Slack tide in Gaviota, CA is approximately 8:01 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Gaviota, CA?

Gaviota, CA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 47% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Gaviota, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Gaviota, CA?

Tide predictions for Gaviota, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Gaviota, CA?

Tide data for Gaviota, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9411399. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9411399.

What is the moon phase in Gaviota, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Gaviota, CA is First Quarter (47% illuminated). This places Gaviota, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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